From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
The design and wiring identification for a Goshawk 11 distribution board.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 50\1\ Scan159 | |
| Date | 21th January 1922 | |
| To. Da. {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} from E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} C. to GJ. C. to Mer. C. to Ry. C. to Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} ✓ C. to mo X4410 Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} RECEIVED JAN 27 1922 2/H21.1.22. X4410 GOSHAWKAero EngineCodename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after KestrelAero Engine 11 - DISTRIBUTION BOARD. We send you herewith drawing No. LeC 1518 shewing the above. The base is Bakelite moulding, while the cover is of aluminium pressing. The fuse-holders are of the type standardised for the 40/50. A colour scheme is required for the wiring, as specified. A numbering scheme is required for those conductors which have to be detached when removing the instrument board, or switch box, or ammeter. Conductors have Bakelite cuffs with moulded numbers on them, and corresponding numbers are moulded on the instrument board, opposite the terminals to be identified. Would you kindly instruct this material. E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} | ||